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Table 4 Total change scores for outcomes from baseline to follow up points for completers and intention to treat analysis

From: The effectiveness of motorised lumbar traction in the management of LBP with lumbo sacral nerve root involvement: a feasibility study

 

Per protocol analysis

Intention to treat analysis

 

LT Group (n = 13) Median (IQR)

MT Group (n = 10) Median (IQR)

LT Group (n = 16) Median (IQR)

MT Group (n = 14) Median (IQR)

Total change score RMDQ

    

   baseline to post treatment

5.5 (4.5)

3 (5.5)

4.5 (7.3)

3 (8)

   baseline to 3 months

6 (7.5)

5 (15.8)

6 (7.8)

5 (15)

   baseline to 6 months

7 (7)

5.5 (11.3)

4 (12.3)

3 (12.3)

Total change score MPQ-PRI

    

   baseline to post treatment

18 (7.8)

16 (27)

17.5 (12.8)

15.5 (25.8)

   baseline to 3 months

15.5 (33.8)

15 (33.8)

14.4 (14.3)

15.4 (31.3)

   baseline to 6 months

12 (10.5)

19.5 (25.8)

11.5 (17.3)

16.5 (30.8)

Total change score SF36 PCS

    

   baseline to post treatment

-8.9 (13.9)

-.9 (18.4)

-7.5 (14.6)

-0.5 (13.7)

   baseline to 3 months

-15.8 (18.4)

-2.1 (16)

-12.3 (14.2)

-1.6 (17.4)

   baseline to 6 months

-10.5 (13.3)

-3.80 (18.8)

-10.2 (10.2)

-4.6 (17.5)

Total change score SF36 MCS

    

   baseline to post treatment

-4.9 (8.1)

-1 (16.9)

-2.1 (8.5)

-1 (11.9)

   baseline to 3 months

-5.7 (18.2)

+1.6 (13.9)

-0.3 (16.7)

+1.6 (13.3)

   baseline to 6 months

-7.2 (16.2)

-4.4 (21.6)

-2.3 (15.9)

-2.9 (10.1)